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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.76, 44,997.30 and 15,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.76, 44,997.30 and 15,199 is: 22,812.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.76 : 44,997.30 = 15,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.76/44,997.30 = 15,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.76x = 44,997.30 × 15,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.76x = 683,913,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,913,962.70/29,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.52

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